A painful earlobe lump after piercing may come from irritation, infection, scar tissue, or a cyst. Learn what to watch for and when to get checked.
Why Do I Have a Small, Painful Lump in My Earlobe After a Piercing?
Tag: Warts & Skin Growths
Why Do I Have Tiny Yellow Bumps Around My Eyes?
Tiny yellow bumps around the eyes may be milia, xanthelasma, or other harmless growths. Learn what they can look like and when to get checked.
Why Is There a Small, Firm Bump Under an Old Acne Scar?
A firm bump under an old acne scar may come from scar tissue, a clogged pore, a small cyst, or another skin growth that deserves evaluation.
Why Are There Tiny Skin-Colored Bumps on My Genitals?
Tiny genital bumps may have harmless or infectious causes. Learn common possibilities, what to avoid, and when to see a dermatologist.
What Are These Wart-Like Bumps on My Hands and Feet That Aren’t Warts? (Acrokeratosis Verruciformis)
Acrokeratosis verruciformis can cause flat, wart-like bumps on the hands and feet. Learn what they may look like and when to see a dermatologist.
Why Do I Have a Rough, Warty Bump on the Back of My Heel That Hurts? (Porokeratosis Plantaris Discreta)
A painful rough heel bump may have several causes. Learn what porokeratosis plantaris discreta is and when a dermatologist should evaluate it.
Why Are There Clusters of Small, White or Yellow Bumps on My Lips or Genitals? (Fordyce Spots)
Small white or yellow bumps on the lips or genitals may be Fordyce spots, visible oil glands that are usually harmless and noncontagious.
Why Do I Have a Strange, Swirling Pattern of Hair on My Lower Back? (Faun Tail)
A faun tail is an unusual patch or pattern of lower-back hair. Learn what it may represent and when a dermatologist should evaluate it.
Why Do I Have Multiple Skin Tags and Bumps on My Scalp and Ears?
Multiple bumps on the scalp and ears may have several causes. Learn what they can look like, what to avoid, and when to see a dermatologist.
Does Having These Skin Bumps Mean I’m at Risk for Kidney or Lung Problems?
Most skin bumps are harmless, but certain patterns can be linked to Birt-Hogg-Dube syndrome and may warrant evaluation by a dermatologist.
